Hey, everyone. Welcome to the show. I don't know
about you, but have you ever just felt like,
hmm, there's got to be more. More to life. Yeah,
more to life than what I'm currently doing right
now. You get that feeling like you're capable
of something more. Yeah, yeah. And it doesn't
matter if you're like 20 years old or if you're,
you know, 60 years old. Any age, right? Any age.
Yeah. There's always that potential for something
else. You hit a certain point and think, is this
it? Is there something else I should be doing?
Totally. And that's exactly what we're diving
deep into today. It's all about planning, adapting,
and succeeding. At any stage of life. Doesn't
matter where you're at right now. Exactly. So
to help us with this little deep dive, we have
an incredible book. Mae Musk's A Woman Makes
a Plan. Advice for a lifetime of adventure, beauty,
and success. Okay, now I'm going to throw this
out there for anyone who's like considering a
career shift or maybe a whole new direction.
It may change. Yeah, this book is a really interesting
blend. What kind of blend? It's part memoir.
So Mamie shares like her own personal story.
Okay, so we get some history. Yeah, but it's
also part like life advice. Practical stuff.
Practical stuff. I like it. that you can actually
use. That's the best part. I know, right? When
it's not just theory, but you can actually apply
it. It's not just some fluffy self -help book.
Right. You see how these principles actually
work in a real person's life? Right, like seeing
it in action. Yeah. It's not just like some theoretical
idea. Makes it so much more believable and relatable.
Exactly. So she takes us through like... Her
experience is a young model. Okay. Starting early?
Yeah. Then she's a single mother building a nutrition
business. Wow. That's a lot to juggle. I know,
right? Single mom and trying to build a business.
And then on top of that, she has this incredible
resurgence in her modeling career, but like way
later in life. What? That's amazing. So she had
a whole career, came back to modeling. I know.
That's pretty cool. It is, right? So if you're
someone who's maybe... you know, facing some
unexpected turns in your own life. Like the curveball.
Yeah. Her story, I think, is just like a powerful
example of resilience. Bouncing back. Yeah. Getting
knocked down. Yeah. And that ability to like
reinvent yourself. Or create yourself. At any
point. Wow. So it's never too late. It's never
too late. And she really emphasizes like, you
know, having a plan. Okay. So that's important
to have a plan. Yeah. But then at the same time,
being open to those opportunities that you just
don't expect. So be flexible. Yeah, and just
keeping a positive outlook no matter what life
throws at you. Yeah, that positive mindset can
make a huge difference. Huge difference. Especially
when things get tough. Yeah, absolutely. You
know what really resonated with me, and I think
it might with you too, is just how inspiring
her journey is. Like she really went through
it and came out on top. She did. She faced some
serious challenges. I mean, you know, financial
struggles, career setbacks. Things that most
people experience. Right. But she always found
a way to like adapt and move forward. It's like
she always had that drive to keep going. Yeah.
And her late career success in modeling. It's
pretty amazing. Especially after embracing her
natural silver hair. Yes. That's a powerful statement.
It is. It's like she's saying, I'm not going
to conform to these unrealistic beauty standards.
And it worked. It did. It really did. It's like
a testament to her resilience and that whole
idea that opportunity can just come lock in.
At any age. At any age. You never know what's
around the corner. Never know. So don't give
up on your dreams just because you think you're
too old or it's too late. That's so important,
especially in today's world where people are
constantly reinventing themselves. Absolutely.
You know, it's not like it used to be where you
had one career for your entire life. Right. People
are switching careers all the time. Yeah. And
it's becoming more and more common. So her story
is really relevant for anyone who's, you know,
thinking about making a change. Or just feeling
stuck. Exactly. And the advice isn't all just
like, you know, suffy inspiration. So there's
some real meat to it. There is. It's actually
quite practical. Give me an example. OK, so she
covers things like career strategies, financial
planning, which is, you know, something a lot
of people are thinking about these days. Absolutely.
Finances are always a big concern. She also gets
into beauty and health tips. So she's covering
all the bases. Yeah. And even her philosophy
on raising independent children. Interesting.
So it's not just about her own success, but how
she raised successful children. Right. That's
a whole other level of achievement. And there's
this like real. groundedness to her recommendations
it's not just pie in the sky thinking it's practical
advice that you can actually use exactly and
she has this really great sense of humor so it's
not just a dry read no it's not it's like a conversation
with this really wise and engaging mentor i like
that it feels personal yeah very personal now
look if i were to point out a couple of things
that maybe didn't land perfectly for me and this
is just my personal take okay Sure. Everyone's
different. Exactly. The book isn't structured
chronologically. What does that mean? So it jumps
between different periods of her life. Okay.
Based on like the theme she's talking about.
I see. So it's not a straight timeline. Right.
So if you're someone who likes things, you know,
in order. In a linear fashion. Exactly. It might
feel a little bit jumbled. Yeah. I can see how
that might be frustrating for some readers. But,
you know, on the other hand, that nonlinear structure.
It could actually highlight the timelessness
of some of her advice. That's true. Like her
advice on financial prudence, for example. It's
relevant at any stage of life. Exactly. But I
get it. Some people might prefer that straight
autobiography style. Right. To each their own.
Exactly. And also, while the advice is super
valuable, it can be a bit high level. So it's
not a step -by -step guide? Not exactly. She
shares her principles and her experiences. Okay.
But then it's kind of up to you to figure out
how to apply it to your own specific situation.
So it's more of a framework. Yeah, a framework
for thinking about things. Which can be really
helpful because everyone's situation is unique.
Totally. You're not going to find all the answers
in one book. But it can give you a starting point.
Exactly. But overall, you know, the inspiring
story, the... practical wisdom and just May's
voice. She has a strong voice. She does make
this book a really worthwhile read. I think a
lot of people could benefit from her insights.
I agree. So if you're looking for like a boost
of motivation. Like a kick in the pants. Yeah.
And some solid principles for navigating life's
twists and turns. Because there will be twists
and turns. Oh, there will be. Life is unpredictable.
I definitely recommend it. It sounds like a good
one. It is. And if I had to give A Woman Makes
a Plan. A rating. Out of five stars. Out of five
stars, I'd give it a strong four. That's a high
rating. It is. I think it's well -deserved. Sounds
like a must -read. Definitely. Yeah. So have
you ever felt like you were hitting a wall in
your career or personal life and needed some
inspiration to push forward? Oh, yeah. I've been
there. Me too. And that's where Mae Musk's book,
A Woman Makes a Plan, really shines. It's all
about taking control of your life. Right. And
making things happen instead of just waiting
for them to come to you. Being proactive. Exactly.
And she's a perfect example of that. She's rebuilt
her career multiple times after moving countries
and embracing new industries and technologies.
Wow. So she's not afraid of change. Not at all.
She's like the queen of adaptability. That's
so important in today's world. It is. Things
are constantly changing. You got to be able to
roll with the punches. Exactly. And you know
what's really cool? What's that? She fully embraces
new technologies like social media. Even though
she's not a digital native? Right, she's not.
But she's using these tools to build her brand
and connect with people all over the world. That's
amazing. It shows you can learn and adapt at
any age. It really does. Age is just a number.
Exactly. And it's never too late to learn something
new. So true. Whether it's for your career or
just for fun. You know, another thing that really
stood out to me was her resilience. She's had
her share of challenges. Oh, yeah. Like that
difficult early marriage she went through. But
she came out stronger. She did. She built a successful
life for herself and her children. That's inspiring.
It shows you that you can overcome adversity
and come out on top. That's a message of hope.
Definitely. And she constantly emphasizes the
importance of taking charge of your own happiness.
Not relying on others to make you happy. Right.
It's about pursuing your goals and not waiting
for opportunities to just fall into your lap.
It's about creating your own opportunities. Exactly.
And the title of the book, A Woman Makes a Plan,
really embodies that. It's about taking action.
Yes. Being proactive and strategic, even when
you're facing uncertainty. Or when you need to
start over. Right. It's about having that plan.
but also being flexible enough to adjust it as
you go. Life is full of surprises. It is. So
you've got to be prepared to pivot. And her approach
to raising her children is fascinating. It is.
She really focused on fostering their independence
and passions. So she encouraged them to follow
their dreams. Yeah, she supported their individual
interests from a young age. Like Elon Musk's
fascination with technology. Right, and Kimball's
love for food and Tosca's passion for film. It
sounds like she created a very nurturing environment.
She provided encouragement and resources without
being overbearing. So she gave them the tools
they needed to succeed. Exactly. And it's clear
that her parenting style had a huge impact on
their success. They're all doing amazing things.
They are. And you know what's really cool? What's
that? Even in her personal life, she made choices
that prioritized her own well -being. Like what?
She ended relationships that weren't serving
her. So she knew her worth. Yeah. And she cultivated
friendships that brought her joy. Surrounding
yourself with positive people is so important.
It is. It makes a huge difference in your overall
happiness. And I think that's something we can
all learn from. Absolutely. You know, at the
end of the day, this book leaves you with a really
hopeful message. Which is? It's never too late.
Never too late for what? To pursue your passions.
To reinvent yourself. To find joy and fulfillment
at any age. That's a powerful message. It is.
And her own enthusiasm for life in her 70s is
contagious. It makes you want to get out there
and make the most of every day. Exactly. It's
about having that positive mindset, being willing
to take risks and plan. Because you just never
know what's possible. It's about embracing the
unknown. And with the right mindset and a solid
plan, you can achieve anything. That's a great
takeaway. It is. So if you're feeling like you
need a little push or some inspiration, definitely
check out A Woman Makes a Plan. I think I'm going
to add it to my reading list. You should. And
for you amazing listeners, we've included a link
to the book on Amazon in the description. Make
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